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🎉 Wellable took over Boston for an unforgettable All Wellable Week 2024! We sweated it out at Barry's Bootcamp, explored the mind-bending world of WNDR Museum Boston, fueled our adventures with delicious meals from Powerhouse Cafe and Roche Bros. Supermarkets, toasted our successes at the Sam Adams Boston Taproom, and capped it all off with a memorable dinner at Empire! What a week!

A huge shoutout and THANK YOU to our amazing Culture Committee team members for planning such a fun and engaging week! 👏 Your hard work and creativity made this All Wellable Week one for the books.

🚶 is here! Is your team ready to step up? Download a free step challenge template to design a fun, engaging competition that gets your team moving and boosts overall well-being this May! https://www.wellable.co/blog/setting-up-a-step-challenge/

Looking for help running a challenge through a provider platform? Check out all Wellable full challenge library here: https://www.wellable.co/employee-wellness-challenge-ideas

Free Template: Organize A Step Challenge at Work | Wellable Want to run a step challenge but don't know where to start? Download this step-by-step template in Microsoft Excel to easily collect data and build leaderboards.

🌎 Happy ! Did you know going green at work can boost employee well-being? Explore 10 easy tips to integrate eco-friendly practices and create a healthier planet (and workplace): https://www.wellable.co/blog/earth-day-every-day-promote-sustainable-workplace/

☀️🐾🌑 Starting with a throwback to earlier this week when some of our team members' pups geared up in style to catch the solar eclipse! Cheers to our celestial-celebrating canines (and the rest of Wellable's team pets)!

may be over, but the fight for "My health, my right" continues. Millions still lack access to quality healthcare, clean air, and basic necessities. Let's keep the conversation going and advocate for a world where health is truly a right for all. Promote employee health on World Health Day and beyond:

World Health Day: WHO’s 75 Years Of Public Health Success & Ways To Support Employee Health | Wellable World Health Day marks the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO). Explore WHO’s work and how employers can promote employee health on World Health Day and beyond.

Is 10,000 steps a day really the golden standard for optimal health? Discover the truth behind the numbers and learn how you can achieve significant health benefits with fewer steps than you might think:

How Many Steps Do We Really Need: A Scientific Review | Wellable Is 10,000 steps really the golden number for optimal health? Discover how you can achieve significant health benefits with fewer steps than you might think.

Research reveals sleep deprivation raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, even with a healthy diet. With millions of Americans getting less than 7-8 hours of sleep per night, employers play a crucial role in addressing this health issue:

Study: Sleep Deprivation Raises Diabetes Risk, Even With Healthy Diet | Wellable Research reveals a link between sleep deprivation and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Employers play a big role in supporting employee sleep health.

Small teams, big impact. Wellable and Brown & Brown are teaming up on a new offering for clients with fewer than 200 employees. This collaboration provides Brown & Brown's customers with access to Wellable’s comprehensive employee wellness solutions, including:

🕹️ A library of fun, gamified wellness challenges to boost participation
📚 Evidence-based educational content to support healthy habits
▶️ Holistic on-demand classes for a personalized well-being experience‍
➕ Much more!

Together, we're prioritizing employee well-being for businesses of all sizes. Learn more about the program: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wellable-launches-small-market-wellness-solution-for-brown--brown-customers-302095978.html

What’s really on your employees’ wellness wish list? Our latest article unpacks McKinsey & Company’s recent survey, identifying consumer trends to tailor your benefits to the evolving expectations of today’s workforce:

Survey: Consumer Wellness Trends In 2024 | Wellable What’s really on your employees’ wellness wish list? Explore the latest consumer trends to tailor your benefits to the evolving expectations of the workforce.

Workplace wellness programming has evolved significantly over the years, offering a wider range of options to support employee well-being, but a strong focus on weight loss persists. What's the latest in weight loss research and current trends? Is BMI a valid measurement? Are we supporting the tenants of behavior change and health behavior adoption?

Join us for an insightful webinar, led by TEDx speaker, podcaster, and expert in behavior change and weight-inclusivity, Heather Sayers Lehman, MS, NBC-HWC, CWP. Heather will explore the benefits of moving beyond weight-focused initiatives and creating programs that empower individuals to achieve holistic well-being. Walk away understanding:

- How the principles of behavior change align with well-being offerings.
- Dieting and weight cycling research to avoid programming perpetuating failed interventions.
- The harmful history and effects of utilizing BMI.
- Diversity and inclusion in well-being.

Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8417105253557/WN__Lg7xX11TS292_BuhOGZSQ

Thinking differently is a strength! Did you know 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent? These individuals bring unique talents in innovation, problem-solving, and focus. Learn how to build a thriving workplace that supports neurodiversity:

Supporting Neurodiversity In The Workplace | Wellable Neurodivergent talent can propel organizational success yet remain underutilized. Explore how to support neurodiversity in the workplace.

Recent studies question the efficacy of annual physicals in improving long-term health outcomes. What alternative preventive health strategies should employers prioritize instead?

Study: Annual Physicals Fall Short In Improving Health Outcomes | Wellable Studies show that annual physicals don't significantly improve long-term health outcomes. Explore alternative preventive health strategies for the workplace.

Over 21 million American adults are impacted by depression every year. A meta-analysis from BMJ confirms an effective but underutilized antidote for this silent battle: exercise. Explore how workplace exercise programs boost employees’ mental health and organizations’ bottom line:

Study: Exercise To Combat Depression In The Workplace | Wellable Research confirms a natural antidote for depression: exercise. Learn how exercise programs boost employee mental health and organizations' bottom line.

One in four organizations now leverage AI for HR. Discover how AI is reshaping hiring, learning, and performance management for more efficient HR practices in 2024:

AI In HR 2024: Transforming Talent With Technology | Wellable 1 in 4 organizations now leverage AI for HR. Discover how AI is reshaping hiring, learning, and performance management for more efficient HR practices.

Prioritizing gender equality in the workplace is not just the right thing to do, it's good business. Discover 9 HR strategies to overcome systemic barriers: https://www.wellable.co/blog/hr-strategies-to-support-women-in-the-workplace/

9 HR-Led Strategies To Support Women In The Workplace | Wellable Addressing systemic barriers in the workplace is a strategic business imperative. Explore 9 HR-led strategies to proactively support working women.

Unlock the secret behind award-winning wellness programs: wellness champions. These champions transform top-down directives into practical actions embraced by the entire workforce. Discover how to integrate wellness champions for better engagement and health outcomes:

Wellness Champions 101: The Key To Optimizing Employee Wellness Programs | Wellable The secret behind the best wellness programs? Wellness champions. Learn how to integrate these champions for boosted engagement and improved health outcomes.

With 70% of caregivers struggling to balance their dual responsibilities, businesses face up to $33 billion in losses due to absenteeism and turnover. Join Wellable & Carallel tomorrow to learn how you can turn this challenge into an opportunity for your business: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217090449422/WN_nNWKEiWlTsCU2ORqD_3iow

IBM recently introduced a mandate for managers to work in-office three days a week. Non-compliant employees face an ultimatum: relocate or resign.

Relocate Or Resign: IBM’s RTO Ultimatum | Wellable IBM recently introduced a mandate for managers to work in-office three days a week. Non-compliant employees face an ultimatum: relocate or resign.

Health disparities deeply impact Black Americans. Beyond celebrating , employers must act to address these issues. Understanding the Social Determinants of Health is a key first step in creating equitable workplaces for all. Learn more:

Social Determinants Of Health: Employer Guide To Promoting Health Equity | Wellable Despite progress, Black Americans continue to face health inequities. Explore the integration of SDOH into workplace wellness to promote health equity for all.

🧡 Here to share a little bit of the love and joy we spread around the Wellable offices this Valentine's week.

In San Diego, we treated ourselves to an amazing spread of V-Day goodies - think chocolate-covered strawberries, irresistibly pink Rice Krispie treats, and heart-shaped pastries that were (almost) too cute to eat. Almost! 😉

Our Boston crew got creative and decorated Valentine’s Day cookies during our Thursday wind-down. We have some serious 🍪cookie artists🎨 on the team!

Cheers to spreading love, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day!

With 52% of organizations planning to increase their investment in Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs) this year, the emphasis on flexibility within employee wellness programs is evident.

LSAs represent a strategic shift from traditional, one-size-fits-all wellness initiatives. They empower employees to select the benefits that best support their unique needs.

This thoughtful focus on personalization ensures wellness programs are accessible and truly resonate with employees. That means catering to the diverse wellness journeys of everyone within your organization.

Discover the top trends shaping the future of employee wellness. Read the full 2024 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report:

2024 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report | Wellable Discover the key trends in employee wellness for 2024 in our comprehensive report. Explore the latest strategies in personalized mental health support, cost containment, and holistic wellness programs for the evolving workplace. Stay ahead in workplace health and well-being initiatives.

See how 15 game-changers are flipping the script on employee engagement, turning workplaces into hubs of energy, creativity, and loyalty.

15 Companies Setting New Standards For Employee Engagement In 2024 | Wellable Employee engagement measures the how much employees are committed to and enthusiastic about their work. It's also a good predictor of employee retention, productivity, and performance. As a result, it's becoming a strategic priority for most managers and senior leadership.

See how 14 game-changers are flipping the script on employee engagement, turning workplaces into hubs of energy, creativity, and loyalty. https://www.wellable.co/blog/employee-engagement-companies/

Late 2023 saw a 69% drop in partially remote roles paying more than $100,000, according to Business Insider. Is flexibility the new cost of earning big?

Study: 69% Drop In High-Paying Remote Jobs | Wellable Late 2023 saw a 69% drop in high-paying partially remote roles. Is flexibility the new cost of earning big?

🏆🎉 Exciting News Just In! Wellable is officially a 2024 G2 Best Software Award winner in the Fastest Growing Products category! This achievement is a testament to the hard work of our team and the unwavering support from our users.

We're thrilled to share this moment with you and look forward to achieving even more together. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey!

Here's what some of our happy customers had to say:
💬 "The Wellable program is comprehensive and hits all the aspects of your health and well-being that it feels inclusive to all!"
💬 "The platform is incredibly customizable, super user friendly, and offers great service and site, especially for the cost. It didn't require too much time on our end to customize the platform for our business, but it still allows us to clearly brand it and make it our own without investing so much of our resources!"
💬 "I love the fact that Wellable rewards you for your diligence. Hard work pays off."
💬 "Wellable makes it so easy for our company to manage healthy incentives for our employees! There is very little that we, as the company, have to handle/manage. Our employees love the program and look forward to the challenges we put on throughout the year with the help of Wellable."
💬 "What I love about Wellable is that it takes away a lot of the heavy-lift for an organization that loves to run wellness challenges. The setup of the tool was so easy and the support has been phenomenal."

🔗 Check out why Wellable is the best:

Fastest Growing Software In 2024: Wellable Recognized As A Top 100 Product | Wellable Wellable has been recognized in G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards, securing the 68th spot on the Fastest Growing Products list!

Is the future of therapy digital? With one-third of companies now incorporating wellness chatbots into their employee benefits packages, it's worth exploring the benefits and challenges these innovative tools bring to workplace mental health support:

How AI Wellness Chatbots Can Bridge The Mental Healthcare Accessibility Gap | Wellable One-third of companies offer wellness chatbots as part of their benefits packages. Weigh their pros and cons for a balanced approach to employee mental health.

Less than half of workers are confident in their retirement savings (Betterment), while Google Trends recently reported a 1,450% surge in searches for "retirement ages around the world." With employers planning to scale back financial wellness program investments in 2024, this could signal a disconnect in addressing critical employee needs:

Rethinking Retirement: Addressing The Gap Between Employee Needs & Employer Actions | Wellable With less than half of workers confident in their retirement savings, employers must rethink financial well-being within their workforce.

Although 90% of organizations will return to the office this year, the demand for workplace flexibility and mental health support persists. Organizations must adapt by implementing flexible working arrangements that balance performance with employee well-being. Explore six flexible work arrangement trends for an optimal environment post-pandemic:

6 Flexible Work Arrangement Trends For 2024 | Wellable Employers must adjust their expectations and procedures to align work arrangement policies with the unique needs of each individual across their workforce, contributing to overall employee health, happiness, performance, and productivity. Explore four flexible arrangement trends for an optimal work....

👪 Today’s American families are more likely than those of past decades to feature two full-time working parents. This Parent Mental Health Day, we're spotlighting the immense work that goes into raising children and building careers (and juggling both roles at the same time)! It's increasingly essential for workplaces to actively support their parent employees to sustain a healthy, productive team.

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Our new "Supporting Parents At Work" hub is filled with insightful resources on crucial topics, such as:
- Paid parental leave
- On-site childcare
- Postpartum depression treatment
- Caregiver support ..and much more!

🔗 Learn how to make your workplace more inclusive and supportive for all parents and visit our resources hub here: https://www.wellable.co/resources/supporting-working-parents/

🎉 Exciting news! Wellable was announced as a leader across 13 categories in G2's Winter 2024 Reports! Here's what some of our users had to say:
🎙️ "I've learned a lot about myself using Wellable, and I'm so glad my employer offers it as a benefit!"
💖 "Wellable is a fantastic program with an easy-to-navigate interface... Love it!"
🎯 "The app and website are both very user-friendly."
🛠️ "I love the fact that Wellable rewards you for your diligence. Hard work pays off."
🌈 "The Wellable program is comprehensive and hits all the aspects of your health and well-being... it feels inclusive to all!"
💊 "I love seeing results. Since I started Wellable, I have been taken off my High Blood Pressure Medication."

Our winning categories include:
🏁 Best Results (Overall & Mid-Market)
⏱️ Easiest Admin (Enterprise)
👍 Best Usability (Enterprise)
🌟 High Performer (Enterprise)
🎖️ Leader (in both Mid-Market & Small Business) & Momentum Leader
➕ 5 More!

🤝 These accolades bolster our commitment to creating healthy, engaged workforces across the globe. We'll continue to surpass your expectations, as your success is ours. Here's to continuing to shape the employee wellness and engagement space together!